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259 GRP

1970 Ac Ace

Blue Petrol 2553cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2013
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

52,714 mi
Last recorded52,714 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2012
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Vehicle Details

Registration259 GRP
MakeAc
ModelAce
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,553cc
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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2012 52,714 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 52,058 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 50,690 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 50,171 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 48,931 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 47,595 miles
Fail 31 May 2006 47,560 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (3.7.C.2)

How Reliable is the Ac Ace?

Based on 1,233 MOT tests across 144 vehicles.

87.8%
Pass Rate
416
Miles/Year
71
Year Lifespan
144
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 20
Stop lamp not working 16
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 13
parking brake recording little or no effort 13
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 12
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259 GRP is a 1970 Ac Ace in Blue with a 2,553cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

The most common reason a Ac Ace fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 20 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 259 GRP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ac Ace typically stays on UK roads for around 71 years. At 56 years old, this Ac Ace is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of 259 GRP?

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What year was 259 GRP registered?

259 GRP is a 1970 Ac Ace, first registered on 17 December 1970.

Is 259 GRP safe to buy?

The MOT history for 259 GRP shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does 259 GRP have outstanding finance?

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